Railroads press for multiple stock inspection points
Burlington and Elkhorn officials arrived in Cheyenne led by J B Kelly seeking to add inspection points beyond Cheyenne for Wyoming stock. They argue current rule makes Cheyenne the only inspection site, disadvantaging their lines, and push to restore Aurora and Alliance as approved inspection locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Burlington and Elkhorn
Kelley
Union Pacific
Burlington
Cheyenone
Nebraska
Wyoming
Guernsey
Elkhorn
Denver
Colo
Alliance
Aurora
Hotel proprietor travels to Pueblo for rheumatism baths
Today J. H. Fullerton, owner of the Inter Ocean hotel, departed for Pueblo, Colorado, to seek healing baths for inflammatory rheumatism that has troubled him for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fullerton
Inter Ocean Hotel
Pueblo Colo
Dean Cope May Come To Cheyenne Barracks Defeat
Episcopal church figure Dean Cope of Laramie is expected to visit Cheyenne Saturday to challenge the Salvation Army and its new barracks. Also notice selling first class land scrip by D. W. Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Cope
Episcopal Church At
Laramie
Cheyenne
Salvation Army
D. W. Gill
Van Devanter May Prevail for Interior Post in 1909
Washington correspondent Water Wellman reports Willis Van Devanter of Wyoming is likely to become secretary of the interior to succeed Hitchock. Van Devanter, 48, Indiana native, long Wyoming public service record, cited as hard working and detail knowledgeable. Roosevelt showed admiration after recent department talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Wellman
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Willis van Devanter
Wyoming
Interior
Mr. Hitchcok
Indiana
van Devanter
Wyoming Supreme Court
Harrison
Interior Department
Biles
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Starr Found Guilty of Murder and Sentenced to Twenty Years
Fred Starr was found guilty of murder in the second degree at Newcastle after a nine hour jury deliberation. He received the minimum twenty year sentence in the state penitentiary for killing a young ranch worker last fall. Starr, 55, drew a gun during a dispute. the victim was unarmed. The community lamented his temper but justice required a heavy penalty. If he serves the full term, he will be 75 upon release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Starr
Newcastle
Starr
Wyoming Senator Seeks Pension Increase for Nelle Snicks
The senate committee on pensions reported favorably the bill by Senator Warren granting an increase of pension to Nelle Snicks of Wyoming to 12 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Pensions
Warren
Nelle Snicks
Wyoming
Van Devanter Emerges as Roosevelt's Likely Interior Head
The article reports that Van Devanter, now assistant attorney general of the Interior Department, is the president’s top choice for Hitchcock’s successor. Roosevelt has not publicly confirmed a cabinet change, but senators say a resignation and Van Devanter’s appointment could be announced soon. Both officials are away from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Devanter
Interior Department
Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Thorouhly
Skull Fracture Endangers Boy Tramping West
Wallace Paramore a trespasser on train No. 5 fell from a passenger car at Shelton Nebraska injuring his skull. Taken to St Joseph's hospital Grand Island he says his mother lives in Cheyenne and he was beating his way west to her. His condition is listed as serious and prognosis uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton, Neb
Wallace Paramore
Cheyenone
Shelton
Neb
St. Joseph's Hospital
Grand Island
Cheyenne
League A Sure Thing in Cheyenne Baseball Outlook
James Brierley, last year’s Indians captain, joined Cheyenne from Boulder to play this season and expects the Wyoming-Nebraska League to form. His wife arrived. Brierley labeled Cheyenne as set for better ball than any prior season. Also in Cheyenne were W. E. Brooks, W. E. Putcamp, and W. H. Peterson of the Union Pacific staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brierley
Indians
Boulder
Colo
Cheyenne
Brierley
W. E. Brooks
W. E. Putecamp
W. H. Peterson
Thornburg
Putcamp
Peterson
Union Pacific
Rolla Sellers Sentenced for Horse Stealing at Newcastle
Rolla Sellers was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary for horse stealing after a jury trial at Newcastle ended in a hung verdict. He chose a guilty plea to receive the minimum penalty. Special to Leader Rawlins March 19. Odd Fellows in Rawlins plan to establish a Canton with charter membership of twenty amid many members in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Sellers
Newcastle
State
Rawlins
Wyo
Odd Fellows
To Wed Here in City Emma Cos Uey and Fred Hanscom
Mr and Mrs F G Bowman arrived from Laramie to witness the wedding of their niece Emma Cos Uey in this city to Fred Hanscom of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Bowman
Laramie
Nice
Emma Cos Uey
Fred Hanscom
Denver
Alice Hayes Buried After Funds Saved Burial
The funeral for Alice Hayes, who died Monday night at the county hospital, was held at 4 PM from Warren undertaking parlors. The body rests in the city cemetery. Ladies Ald Society aided by locals ensured a decent burial after funds were raised. an uncle in Raymond, Nebraska declined to assist due to the alias used. Postmaster Named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hayes
Warren
Ladies Ald Society
Ladies’ Ald Society
Potter's Mield
Raymond
Neb
Cheyenne Resident Hosts Service as Troops Pass Through
Rev. O. O. Eckardt of Cheyenne travels to Laramie to lead a service at the Swedish Mission church and returns tomorrow. Tomorrow the Twentieth United States infantry, returning from the Philippines, will travel through Cheyenne en route to Fort Sheridan near Chicago, occupying two special cars. They may not reach Cheyenne until Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Eckardt
Cheyenne
Laramie
United States Infantry
Philippines
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Hunters report no ducks on Valley ranch trip
Lou LaFontaine and J. R. Merrifield returned from a hunting trip to the Valley ranch after ducks. They saw no ducks along the stream and found sloughs and lakes still frozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou LaFontaine
J. R. Merrifield
Free Scholarship Voting At Cheyenne Buulnons College
The Leader outlines voting for leaders in the free scholarship contest at Cheyenne Buulnons College with candidates Richard Grage Mine Daley Pitegerald Lom AMAL and Georgia Courant. Also advertised are ladies shoes in multiple styles from Cincinnati Shoe Co with a sale price and a subscription invitation to The Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Buulnons College
Richard Grage
Mine Daley Pitegerald
Georgia Courant
McQuilkin Draws Crowds in Rawlins Sermons
Rev. H. H. MecQuilkin of Cheyenne preaches nightly at the Presbyterian church in Rawlins with large crowds attending to hear the eloquent young pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wyo
H. H. MecQuilkin
Cheyenne
Presbyterian Church
Senate passes pension bill for Nellie Louix of Cheyenne
The national senate yesterday passed Senator Warren's bill granting Nellie Louix of Cheyenne an increased pension. Lieut Leonard Deitrick visits his parents in town and has been promoted from second to first lieutenant since leaving here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Senate
Warren
Nellie Louix
Cheyenne
Lieut
Leonard Deiitrick
City
List Leutenant
Mrs Freeman Trueblood Returns From Omaha Treatment
Mrs Freeman Trueblood has returned from Omaha after two months of rheumatism treatment and shows great improvement. Her husband, a well known car inspector in the yards, accompanies her home.
Supreme court session notes and state board actions
Judge Homer Merrill attended the session of the Supreme Court. The state board of land commissioners reported few major actions as map data for the Big Horn canal caused readjustments after late homestead claims. Beeler returned from abroad. charities board plans bids for Big Horn sulphur springs by May 1. Governor Richards’ Caracas letter reports good health amid Venezuela’s upheaval. Supreme Court issued two opinions and set March 24 adjournment. new incorporations Racine Oil Gas and Coal Co and Cheyenne Chautauqua Oil Co filed in Cheyenne and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Canal
Northern Land Office
Land Office
Hinckle
State Land Board
Supreme Court
Adah M. Turner
Mary Hamilton
Board of County Commissioners of
Natrona County
Edgar B. Shaffnoer
Secretary of State
Racine Oil, Gas and Coal Company
Capital
Cheyenne
Denver
Runaway youths captured and returned to Livermore
Sheriff Smalley arrested Burt Wright and Elmer Siddale, runaway boys from Livermore, Colorado, and brought them back to their parents. A big traction engine tows an officer’s quarters along Ferguson Street. Also notice women needed for cooking and general housework at 1616 Central Avenue with a three day sale on Gents' work shoes at $2.76 from The Cincinnati Shoe Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joalin
Ferguson Street
Smalley
Burt Wright
Elmer Siddale
Livermore, Colo
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Max J. Meyer
Leading Hatter
Idelman Block
Cincinnati Shoe Co
Lauce & Tupper's
J. B. Kellyy
Omaha
John E. Byler
Colorado
Montana
South Dakota
Chatterton
Fullerton
Cowhick Dry Goods Co
Hitchcoge
Willig van Devanter
van Devanter Hias
Pension Bill Reported
League A Sure Thing
Sellers
1. C. O. F. Lodge
Ladies Aid Society
City Cemetery
F. Buckingham
Story
Sheridan County
A. LU
Blaste
Aizea
THE
Cincinnati Bhob CO
McQuilkin
Cheyennese
Deitrick
Homer Merrill
Rawline
Seasion of the Supreme Court
State Board of Land Commissioners
Prof. Beeler
State Board of Charities and Reforme
Big Horn
Board of Charities and Reforms
Wallace
Richards
Caracas
South America
Venezuela
Chautauqua Oil Company
A. B. Baker
Central Avenue
Gincinnati Shor CO
J. W. Bruner
Gimpeon
Wm. Myers & Co
Grainger
Claas
T. E. Gray
Ferguson Brrest
C. L. Bulkley
Geo. H. Nagle
Chas. E. Miller
Corson, Bec. and
Troma
Union Mercantile Co
Sacrifice
Curlis
John Harrington
Watchmaker
Millers
Fergueon
David Miller
Messick Dry Goods Company
Peoples
England & Rossman
Buechner & Son
Firet Ciase
Diamond Letters
Opticians
Alea
Logan’s Bookstore
Horne
West Indies
Horne la Weld
Indies
Af Rohmitt
Proprio
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